Thomas Fudge
Science and Technology ReporterA journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He joined KPBS in 1998 to cover San Diego issues related to growth, transportation, and development. He previously served as host of These Days (now KPBS Midday Edition) and as a news editor. Tom began his broadcasting career in 1988 at WSUI Radio in Iowa City as a reporter and newscaster. He then spent five years at Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) where he worked as a reporter. Following his departure from MPR, Tom was a freelance journalist, working for Twin Cities Public Television, WCCO Radio, and a variety of regional and national newspapers and magazines. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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Scientists at Scripps Research discovered a molecule that stops the burning of fat during periods of fasting. Understanding its power could lead to therapies that make burning fat easier for overweight people. -
The soaring temperatures in San Diego this week are a threat to many. But those who must make their living outdoors in the heat are in a special class. -
The California energy grid is balancing renewable supply while an energy test bed at UC San Diego looks for ways consumers can optimize it. -
Two of the ecologically threatened sea lions were released into the ocean off the coast of San Diego. The species nearly went extinct but they have bounced back. -
A bill that would make plastic bags unavailable at California grocery checkouts awaits a floor vote as Legislative session nears an end. -
SDSU researchers spent more than two years testing what they say is a faster way to detect untreated sewage.
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The Board of Supervisors will take up an item placing a temporary pause on the application for new battery energy storage systems. -
Once on the ground in Lahaina, the team will assist with search and rescue efforts, animal care and more. -
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's first search and rescue bloodhound is now on duty.
- Two San Diego nonprofits are poised to lose promised environmental justice grants — but the EPA has yet to tell them
- Bob Filner, disgraced ex-mayor of San Diego, dies at 82
- Trump administration considers immigration detention on Bay Area military base, records show
- San Diego County releases dashboard compiling on South County sewage
- California sent investigators to ICE facilities. They found more detainees, and health care gaps